“The Expansion of Industry” Terms Edwin L Drake Bessemer process Thomas Edison Christopher Sholes Alexander Graham Bell
Using Natural Resources Oil a. Coal b. Iron – C.
EDWIN DRAKE 1859: developed steam engine to drill for oil Why was this a break though?
BESSEMER PROCESS Around 1850: Henry Bessemer & William Kelly – How did this invention effect the use of iron? – Iron: soft and tends to rust easily
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THOMAS EDISON 1876: world’s first research lab: Menlo Park, NJ Invented: video
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE Air brake system: 1869 Created a way to make electricity safer and less expensive video
CHRISTOPHER SHOLES 1867: How did this invention effect women?
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL 1876: along with Thomas Watson Invention: video